The Quick Explorer's Rucksack

While browsing Etsy today, I came across an article in which they there was a tutorial for making your own sandals. I found it fascinating so I followed the link at the bottom to annekata. Wow! Um… how did I not know about this blog before? It’s awesome! Still browsing I came to the DIY section. I found this neat no-sew bag project. I thought I’d take a whack at it. It’s the Japanese art of folding called, “furoshiki”. I looked through my fabric bin, and found a piece that I’ve had for years. I picked it up at a thrift store. It’s got lots of wild animals on it, and the words “wild territory”.

 

This is the perfect explorer rucksack. Easily and quickly wrap up your gear so you can dash off to… explore!

It holds so much, I started with just a few things and then kept adding more to show you how much it really can hold. Here it’s holding some laundry (including a pair of jeans).

 Annekata says she uses hers for summer picnics, which is a brilliant idea. I think this one might be a holiday gift for my brother. I need to make one for my own! What a great project this would be for kids, super easy, no sewing or gluing, and a really nice, really handy finished product.